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Bose Soundlink On-Ear
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alaScore 87

1385 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1385 reviews of Bose Soundlink On-Ear. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The comfort and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose Soundlink On-Ear is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose Soundlink On-Ear

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 user reviews of Bose Soundlink On-Ear from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and portability. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bose Soundlink On-Ear

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 612 user reviews of Bose Soundlink On-Ear from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and portability are overall positive. The usability and comfort also get good views, but views are divided on the price.

sound, comfort, usability, portability, design

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose Soundlink On-Ear

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Bose Soundlink On-Ear from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the portability and usability. The comfort and sound also get good opinions, but the reliability and durability get mixed opinions.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Bose Soundlink On-ear review

 

Bose goes Bluetooth with some success – these headphones are a very decent shout

Good build quality ; Nice to use ; Clever features ; Balanced, detailed and solid sound ; Excellent battery life

The class leaders deliver better clarity and dynamics ; Ears can warm up quickly

Bose go Bluetooth with some success – these headphones are a very decent shout

Dec, 2014
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Bose SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones review: Premium performance

 

Although Bluetooth isn't a new technology, there has been a renewed interest in Bluetooth devices of late, with a push towards quality that's seeing some of the more established audio brands producing a wider range of wireless audio devices than ever...

Comfort, clarity, optional wired connection, voice prompts are useful, 15-hour battery life

Expensive, plastic constuction perhaps belies the price

The Bose SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones offer a great solution for those looking for good quality headphones to use on the move. Their folding nature, lightweight and compact design make them a pleasure to tote around.

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear (review): The on-ear wireless headphone to beat

 

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it is one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphone.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is compact, comfortable and sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone. It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel, and battery life is good at 15 hours.

It's somewhat expensive and the sound in wired mode isn't great.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it's also one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphones to date.

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Bose Soundlink On-ear review

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If over-ear headphones seem too chunky for your daily life, this Bose Soundlink on-ear foldable pair could have caught your eye. They fit into a neat, zipped pouch when not in use, which should help to protect them if they're stuffed into your bag most...

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Nermin Bajric (goodgearguide.com.au)

Bose SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones

 

What you can expect from these Bose is great sound quality and comfort, and a high price

Form factor ; Earcup design ; Bluetooth ; Battery life

Expensive ; Imbalanced sound

The SoundLink on-ear headphones tick a lot of boxes, but aren’t without flaws. Bose is asking for $329 ($399 in NZ), and for that you get a well-rounded experience.

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones

 

The Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones deliver a high-quality audio experience in a comfortable design, but they have plenty of competition in this price tier.

Compact size. Powerful audio performance with rich bass response and well-defined highs. Simple control panel layout makes for easy operation. Can be used in wired, passive mode.

Sculpted sound signature not for purists. Pricey.

Performance and Conclusions On tracks with powerful sub-bass, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the SoundLink On-Ear delivers intense deep bass response. At top, unwise listening levels, the bass does not distort, and at moderate-to-high volume levels,...

Sep, 2015
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear (review): The on-ear wireless headphone to beat

 

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it is one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphone.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is compact, comfortable and sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone. It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel, and battery life is good at 15 hours.

It's somewhat expensive and the sound in wired mode isn't great.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it's also one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphones to date.

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear Headphone Black

 

Bose's earlier over-ear AE2w -- now called the SoundLink Bluetooth Around-Ear -- simply added a removable Bluetooth component to an existing wired headphone (the AE2, which is now called the SoundTrue Around-Ear ). The AE2w is an excellent Bluetooth...

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is compact, comfortable and sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone. It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel, and battery life is good at 15 hours.

It's somewhat expensive and the sound in wired mode isn't great.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it's also one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphones to date.

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by : Nermin Bajric (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Bose SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones

 

What you can expect from these Bose is great sound quality and comfort, and a high price

Form factor ; Earcup design ; Bluetooth ; Battery life

Expensive ; Imbalanced sound

When it comes to these headphones, it’s about the comfortable form factor, convenient Bluetooth, and excellent (but not perfect) sound. Yes, $329 is undeniably expensive for what you get, but if you can find these headphones at a cheaper street price,...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear (review): The on-ear wireless headphone to beat

 

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it is one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphone.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is compact, comfortable and sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone. It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel, and battery life is good at 15 hours.

It's somewhat expensive and the sound in wired mode isn't great.

The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth On-Ear is pricey, but it's also one of the best -- if not the best -- on-ear wireless headphones to date.

Nov, 2014
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